by Doug Robinson Renatta Landrau, 17, of Litchfield has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all

Students from St. Francis of Assisi School

submitted by Jeanne McNeill Saint Francis of Assisi School in Litchfield visited Mount Carmel Nursing Home in Manchester. The students from grades one, four, and six had a wonderful time presenting poems and songs. Next, they visited with the residents. We would like to thank Mount Carmel for allowing us to visit, and hope we can go back soon!

ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama. Renatta participated in the Spirit of Community program this year as a representative of Campbell High School, where she is a student. Renatta earned her award by volunteering in the New Hampshire City Year Young Heroes program, working with middle school students in Nashua. For over more than 175 hours, she organized and worked alongside these students performing service projects at homeless shelters, elderly homes, food banks, soup kitchens, animal rescue shelters, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, and even the state prison. Renatta states that many believe kids today are disrespectful and self-centered. However, she feels her experience with these students proved that many young people do care about their community and that not all kids today are disrespectful and cause trouble.

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“The recipients of these awards vividly demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities,” said John R Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial. “In recognizing these students and placing a spotlight on their volunteer service activities, we hope to motivate others to consider how they can also contribute to their community.” “The young people recognized by the Spirit of Community Awards demonstrate an enormous capacity for giving and reaching out to those in need,” said Gerald N. Tirozzi, executive director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. “NASSP is proud to honor them, as they are wonderful examples of the high caliber of young people in our nation’s schools today.” Program applications were distributed last September through all public and private middle- level and high schools, Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs, and affiliates of the HandsOn Network. After Local Honorees were named, state-level judges selected State Honorees, Distinguished Finalists, and

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Campbell principal Robert Manseau states that Renatta is “an exceptional young lady who has distinguished herself in the classroom, clubs, athletics, and her church and community. She is a New Hampshire Scholar and a New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association Scholar Athlete. She represents the very best in young people today.” Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes young people across America for outstanding community service activities. More than 310,000 young people across America have been considered for these awards since the program began in 1995.

Certificate of Excellence recipients. Volunteer activities were judged on criteria such as personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact, and personal growth. NASSP, based in Reston, VA, is the preeminent organization of and national voice for middle-level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the United States and more than 45 countries around the world. Prudential Financial, based in Newark, NJ, provides more than 50 million individual and institutional customers worldwide with life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, investment management, and real estate services. For further information, contact Harold Banks, Prudential Financial, at 973-802-8974.

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three class levels is conducted by the most prestigious law enforcement officials in local, county, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as professionals from business, media, and academia. The training has both physical and educational demands, the classroom topics are fascinating, and the discipline is motivating. Registration deadline is June 10, but applications are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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worth a total of $1,500 to students continuing their education in the law enforcement or criminal justice fields. Also, Hesser College awards a $1,000 per semester scholarship to any Cadet Academy graduate who is accepted into the Hesser College Criminal Justice program. There is funding offered by the Dunbarton Police Association, Sean Powers Memorial Fund, and anonymous providers for assistance for applicants who may not be able to fully afford the tuition fee. Applications may be found on our Website at www.nhchiefsofpolice. com; once there, click on Cadet Training Academy. On the Website, you will also find a link to a segment from NH Chronicle from WMUR Channel 9, Manchester. Further information can be obtained from Chief Steven Marshall, Washington, NH Police Department, 495-3294 or nhpcta@nhchiefsofpolice.com, or your local Chief of Police.

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John and Beth Lavoie of Hudson are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Lavoie, to Max Vignola, the son of Alan and Lyn Vignola of Hudson. Amanda is a 2005 graduate of Alvirne High School and a 2009 graduate of NHTI-Concord, where she earned her degree in Dental Hygiene. She is currently employed as a dental hygienist at Landmark Dental Care in Nashua.

Max is a 2004 graduate of Alvirne High School and a 2008 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Max is employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as an accountant and is currently in a Masters Certificate program for forensic accounting and fraud investigation. A May 2011 wedding is planned.

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David Scanlon and Virginia Sullivan of North Andover, MA, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Sullivan-Scanlon, to Kevin Brown, son of Deborah Tirone of Hudson and Kevin and Diane Brown of New Ipswich. Miss Sullivan-Scanlon graduated from Presentation of Mary Academy in Methuen, MA. She is employed by

Excella Healthcare as a Homecare Coordinator. Mr. Brown graduated from Alvirne High School in Hudson. He is employed by Pitcherville Sand and Gravel.

An October 1, 2011 wedding is planned at St. Michael’s Parish in North Andover.